Overview
- Defensa y Justicia confirmed the signing on Tuesday, announcing a contract that runs until December 2026 after Banega had already been training with the team.
- Banega will work under Mariano Soso, who previously coached him during his recent spell at Newell’s.
- His Newell’s contract expired on January 1, and he left without a public farewell, remaining silent since the season ended.
- Local coverage notes he considered retiring but chose to continue, aiming to regain form at a club focused on domestic competitions this year.
- Defensa y Justicia is scheduled to visit Newell’s at El Coloso in early February, with reports listing either Feb. 6 or Feb. 7 for the fixture.